Perry calls second special session for Monday

Updated 12:09 pm, Thursday, June 27, 2013

AUSTIN — Just hours after the Texas Senate failed to pass a package of strict abortion restrictions, Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday said he is hauling the Legislature back in for a second special session set to begin Monday.

“I am calling the Legislature back into session because too much important work remains undone for the people of Texas,” Perry said in a statement.

The special session call Perry laid out Wednesday deals with the three bills that were left hanging in the Senate: a catch-all anti-abortion proposal, a bill for transportation funding and one dealing with sentencing guidelines for 17-year-olds convicted of capital murder.

“Texans value life and want to protect women and the unborn. Texans want a transportation system that keeps them moving. Texans want a court system that is fair and just,” Perry said. “We will not allow the breakdown of decorum and decency to prevent us from doing what the people of this state hired us to do.”

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Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the Rally for Life at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Hundreds attended the pro-life rally that came on the heels of the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Perry said Texas will do all it can to make abortions as rare as possible. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; INTERNET AND TV MUST CREDIT PHOTOGRAPHER AND STATESMAN.COM less

Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the Rally for Life at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Hundreds attended the pro-life rally that came on the heels of the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. ... more

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ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 AND THEREAFTER - FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 file photo, Gov. Rick Perry pauses as he speaks during media conference at The Source for Women in Houston. Perry has thrown his support behind legislation that would ban abortion in Texas after 20 weeks, the point at which he said a fetus can feel pain. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Melissa Phillip) less

ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013 AND THEREAFTER - FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 file photo, Gov. Rick Perry pauses as he speaks during media conference at The Source for Women in Houston. Perry has ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation tp die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation tp die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis relieves pressure on her feet as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis relieves pressure on her feet as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Rodney Ellis D-Houston helps with a back brace as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Senator Eddie Lucio D- Brownsville takes a call as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Senator Eddie Lucio D- Brownsville takes a call as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis shows signs of fatigue as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis shows signs of fatigue as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Sylvia Garcia D-Houston makes an attempt to aid Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Sylvia Garcia D-Houston makes an attempt to aid Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis takes a moment to look away as a parliamentary point is debated as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis takes a moment to look away as a parliamentary point is debated as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst watches from the podium as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst watches from the podium as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

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Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. David Dewhurst listens to senators who gather at the podium questioning his handling of parliamentary procedure as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

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Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Spectators watch from the balcony as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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David Thomas rests with his signs on the floor of an auditorium being used as overflow for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

David Thomas rests with his signs on the floor of an auditorium being used as overflow for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a ... more

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Kathy Bylenok watches with her daughter Tasha Bylenok in an overflow room for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Kathy Bylenok watches with her daughter Tasha Bylenok in an overflow room for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the ... more

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A group of supporters stand for a photo by Kit O'Connell as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Sign holder from left are Jay Justice, Vicki Husson and Lorelei Hutchings. less

A group of supporters stand for a photo by Kit O'Connell as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June ... more

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Senators Royce West D-Dallas and Sylvia Garcia D-Houston motion to Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis who filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senators Royce West D-Dallas and Sylvia Garcia D-Houston motion to Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis who filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by colleagues as she makes the Senate floor on Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by colleagues as she makes the Senate floor on Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a ... more

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Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by Senator Royce West D-Dallas after she arrived in the Senate Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by Senator Royce West D-Dallas after she arrived in the Senate Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

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Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson tries to stall a vote in the final minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson tries to stall a vote in the final minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

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Senators fall asleep as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Senators fall asleep as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Senator John Whitmire rushes the podium with Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator John Whitmire rushes the podium with Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with democrats after a vote ending the Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Democrats gather after a vote decision was made as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Spectators fill the capitol waiting for a turn to get into the Senate chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Spectators fill the capitol waiting for a turn to get into the Senate chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the ... more

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DPS Troopers march in as a line of supporters hold hands marching out after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

DPS Troopers march in as a line of supporters hold hands marching out after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Protesters who tried to chain themselves to a rail are removed from the Senate gallery by DPS troopers.

Protesters who tried to chain themselves to a rail are removed from the Senate gallery by DPS troopers.

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DPS troopers arrest protesters who chained themselves to a railing in the gallery.

DPS troopers arrest protesters who chained themselves to a railing in the gallery.

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Vociferous spectators are removed from the chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Vociferous spectators are removed from the chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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A spectator shouts in the chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

A spectator shouts in the chamber as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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A spectator jumps up to leave after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

A spectator jumps up to leave after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Spectators show support as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Spectators show support as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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A supporter is arrested after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

A supporter is arrested after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Protestors shout onto the floor after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Protestors shout onto the floor after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Supporters shout in the final minutes of the session as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Supporters shout in the final minutes of the session as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Supporters begin to be loud as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Supporters begin to be loud as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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House Democrats cheer on the crowd after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

House Democrats cheer on the crowd after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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House Democrats cheer on the crowd after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

House Democrats cheer on the crowd after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst comes to the side to ask that protestors be removed after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst comes to the side to ask that protestors be removed after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis gestures after she was stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis gestures after she was stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped late in the night in her filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis pauses after she is stopped late in the night in her filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waits for pronouncements after she is stopped in her filibuster effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waits for pronouncements after she is stopped in her filibuster effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster late in the night in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster late in the night in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Leticia Van de Putte asks for clarification as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibusterin an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Leticia Van de Putte asks for clarification as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibusterin an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, ... more

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Democrat senators crowd the podium trying to stall a vote in the late minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat senators crowd the podium trying to stall a vote in the late minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis signals a no vote after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waves to supporters after a vote was taken after her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis waves to supporters after a vote was taken after her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with Democrat leaders Royce West and Rodney Ellis after a vote was taken to pass abortion legislation after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst talks with Democrat leaders Royce West and Rodney Ellis after a vote was taken to pass abortion legislation after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause ... more

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Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson addresses the crowd outside the Senate Chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat caucus leader Kirk Watson addresses the crowd outside the Senate Chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor ... more

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After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion ... more

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A loud crowd supports Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

A loud crowd supports Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June ... more

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Continuing their volume levels, supporters greet Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Continuing their volume levels, supporters greet Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

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After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis had filibustered in an effort to cause abortion ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Democrat senators meet with Lt. Governor David Dewhurst after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat senators meet with Lt. Governor David Dewhurst after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June ... more

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Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis makes an appearance outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis makes an appearance outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, ... more